Sponsors of local club
We are thrilled to announce that Serendipity Care and Support are now the proud main sponsor of Mynydd Cynffig ABC, a local gym dedicated to promoting strength, discipline, and wellness in our community.
This sponsorship reflects our commitment to supporting active, healthy lifestyles and fostering a strong sense of community.
New role for Dionne Parry
Dionne Parry
A big congratulations to Dionne Parry who has taken on a new role as Assistant Finance / Admin.
Dionne joined Serendipity in August 2022 after gaining experience in Supported Living Services. With a Level 3 diploma in holistic therapies, she values the supportive environment.
In her new role as Admin Finance/Office Assistant, Dionne enjoys greater work-life balance and time with family. She looks forward to completing AAT training and further developing her skills.
Staff Spotlight
Paiton Clarke
Meet Paiton Clarke, our new Psychologist Assistant. Since joining Serendipity in 2019 as a 17-year-old office administrator, she has earned a First-Class BSc in Criminology and an MSc in Psychology.
With experience supporting victims of domestic violence and working with paediatric clinical psychologists, Paiton is committed to social justice and mental health.
Latest Home News
Bellwave House
January has been a time of renewed hope and energy for both residents and staff. Our regular events have been well-attended, with the quiz continuing to be a highlight for many.
To mark ‘Blue Monday,’ known as the most depressing day of the year, residents and staff gathered for a walk along Porthcawl beach. We took time to enjoy each other’s company over coffee, sharing positive conversations and discussing ways to support mental well-being.
The day was a reminder of how important it is to stay connected and engage in activities that uplift our spirits.
At Bellwave House, one resident, WS, has made remarkable progress in gaining independence. After moving in from a locked rehabilitation home just four months ago, WS has now been assessed as ready to transition to supported living.
He recently toured his new home at Bellwave Sands with House Manager Hannah Clifton and was impressed by the property, looking forward to this next chapter in his journey.
Bellwave Apartments 1
TC has begun a Managing Anxiety course with Adult Learning Wales and TC has found it to be highly beneficial. He is applying the insights gained to better manage his own experiences.
VJ has been enjoying her regular outings, which include shopping trips and nature walks.
Bellwave Apartments 2
Apartment 2 has been full of fun with Mario Kart tournaments and “Fakeaway Fridays,” where residents take turns cooking healthy meals like curries and pasta.
ND is back to football after the break and recently visited Old Trafford with activity co-ordinator Mark Williams, fulfilling a lifelong dream.
SD has been teaching guitar to Mark and other residents. He’s excited for his birthday trip to Cardiff and an AC/DC tribute show in February.
MD is settling in well, enjoying a trip to Porthcawl, improving his cooking, and playing Mario Kart. He’s also having friendly football banter with ND as a Liverpool fan!
Bellwave Drive
At Bellwave Drive, residents joined a Blue Monday walk along the Porthcawl seafront, spending time with others from different projects and finishing off with hot drinks. It was a great way to lift everyone’s spirits.
JEP celebrated his 21st birthday with a party at the Drive, featuring music, quizzes, plenty of food, and a birthday cake.
He had a wonderful time and expressed his gratitude to everyone who came to celebrate with him.
AE enjoyed the Blue Monday walk and has embraced the new year with regular walks, sauna visits, and swimming. She also participated in a group session on online safety, led by local police, a mental health nurse, and an OT.
PM is off to a good start this year, setting weight-loss goals by incorporating small walks and dietary changes.
He’s also been keeping active around the house and garden and enjoyed preparing Sunday lunch for himself and the other residents.
Bellwave Cottage
Lee-Ann Evans has joined the Cottage as the new activities coordinator.
MB is back at Slimming World with a positive mindset, enjoying friendly competition with Lee-Ann. He continues to thrive in his volunteering role, helping with collections and deliveries, and has started a journal to reflect on key moments and maintain well-being.
PW has had a great start to the year, spending quality time with his dad over three-course meals and taking part in the Blue Monday event with friends, enjoying coffee and a beach dog walk.
TM is focusing on healthy eating and a new routine. He works out weekly with MB at the gym and pool, with both supporting each other in cooking meals. TM also continues his maths and English studies at the Bridge Hub.
Bellwave Corner
We’ve beaten the “January Blues” at the Corner with plenty of nature and beach walks!
This month was full of celebrations. We marked JEP’s 21st birthday at Bellwave Drive, and MF and NW celebrated their 51st and 41st birthdays on January 19th with a meal at Wetherspoons.
NL enjoyed a fun trip to the park, while DW bravely got his nose pierced. DW has also been busy cooking meals like cottage pie and stew and creating a journal to track his goals.